The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina is purchasing a 71-acre site that includes an undisturbed Indian mound.

The tribe worked with the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee River to acquire the site. �We�re very excited about getting it back,� Principal Chief Michell Hicks told The Asheville Citizen-Times.

The tribe won't develop the land, which was in private hands. The sale price was not disclosed.

Get the Story:
Tribe to regain Macon mound (The Asheville Citizen-Times 10/25)

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Relevant Links:
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians - http://www.cherokee-nc.com
The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee River - http://www.ltlt.org